The pair have played Mick and Linda Carter in the BBC soap for just almost two years, and it sounds like Danny’s character’s protective ways are beginning to spill over into real life.
Speaking to HuffPost UK and other reporters at this year’s ‘Strictly’ press launch, Kellie said: “He’s been a massive supporter to me, he’s one of my best friends, and he’ll be championing me.
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Kellie Bright
“He’s also quite nervous for me, and I think he feels quite protective of me, like, ‘What if they say nasty things to you in the comments?’
“And I tell him, ‘It’s just like taking direction, they’re only there trying to make you better’. But he’s just like, ‘Oh I couldn’t cope with that’.”
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Kellie and Danny behind the bar at the Queen Vic
When asked whether she felt pressure to follow in the footsteps of other ‘EastEnders’ stars who have gone on to great success on ‘Strictly’, such as Jake Wood last year, Kellie admitted: “I think that the pressure generally comes from yourself.
“And I do put pressure on myself, but that’s in anything I do, whether I’m baking a bloody cake or anything, do you know what I mean?
“So I don’t necessarily feel it from outside. I also just try and put the blinkers on in life really. I try not to take in what’s going on outside, and all the circus and everything going on around it. We just do what we can do, and enjoy it. I just want to have a nice time.”
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Georgia May Foote
Kellie is also quick to downplay any rivalry between herself and fellow soap actress Georgia May Foote, who played Katy Armstrong in ‘Coronation Street’ up until earlier this year.
Addressing the alleged rivalry, she insisted: “Where are you hearing that from? That’s all media, we know it is. I just want to mother her really!”
Georgia added: “Because we’re from the same industry and we have the same background, it’s good because we can help each other! There’s no rivalry - if anything we help each other more.”
Meanwhile, Kellie later admitted that after a year of heavy storylines on 'EastEnders', it felt good to be doing something a little more light-hearted, with 'Strictly'.
She said: "It’s nice to do the flipside. It’s nice to do something that is going to be fun and it’s a completely different thing, isn’t it?
"But I’m doing the two together, don’t forget! So in my day job I’ll be crying... and by Saturday night I’ll be well! And glitzy!"
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns to our screens this Saturday (1 September), when it will be revealed which contestants the professional dancers have been paired with this year.
'EastEnders': The Women Of Albert Square
Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement, 1986-2012)(01 of12)
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Not a day goes by where we don't miss Pat and her wonderful, wonderful earrings. (credit:BBC )
Living legend Barbara Windsor has made numerous visits to Albert Square since officially leaving. She'll be back for live week, and fingers crossed there'll be a chance for the Queen Vic's most memorable landlady to yell that line again: "Get outta ma pub!" (credit:BBC )
Chrissie Watts (Tracey Ann Oberman, 2004-05)(04 of12)
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After years of bullying Angie, Den Watts finally met his match in Chrissie, who gave as good as she got. Until murdering him, obviously. Sadly, she coudn't plan a good enough getaway, and was stopped by police as she prepared to board a flight. (credit:BBC )
Janine terrorised everyone from Billy Mitchell and Ian Beale, to Alice Branning, during her time in Walford. After inheriting millions, Janine became even more infuriatingly smug, but karma hit back and when she finally fell for Michael Moon, things didn't end well. (credit:BBC )
Linda Carter (Kellie Bright, 2014-Present)(06 of12)
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She may be the newest of the bunch, but Kellie's character hasn't had it easy since moving into The Vic. While Linda has done her best to hold together the Carters, she's had a rough time, suffering a horrific assault at the hands of her brother-in-law, and acting as peacekeeper during the family's many feuds. Can she hold things together? (credit:BBC )
Pauline was the original 'EastEnders' matriach, and there wasn't a problem she couldn't fix. Sadly, actress Wendy died in 2009, following a battle with breast cancer. (credit:BBC )
Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell, 2011-Present)(08 of12)
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Cora's dry sense of humour and witty putdowns manage to inspire giggles during even the most torturous scenes. As mother to Tanya and Rainie, she certainly has more than her fair shares of problems. (credit:BBC )
Where would we be without Dot's wise words? The laundrette worker has been on hand to offer advice to anyone who needs it, since the show first aired in 1985. (credit:BBC )
Shirley Carter (Linda Henry, 2006-Present)(10 of12)
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If she's good enough for ummm, Phil Mitchell, then she's good enough for us. (credit:BBC )
Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace, 2000-04, 2005, 2010-Present)(11 of12)
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Kat's the only Slater sister who's stuck around following the family's 2000 arrival. (credit:BBC )
Tracey (Jane Slaughter, 1985-Present)(12 of12)
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Jane is the longest-serving member of the cast, y'know. Bravo to Tracey for managing not to chip in during all those rows... (credit:BBC )